Design Manager

Job description

Design Manager – Façade Systems

Job Title: Design Manager – Façade Systems

Job reference Number: 382384-1460-2692

Industry Sector: Design Manager, Design Team Member, Design Coordinator, Design Officer, Façade, CAD Designer, AutoCAD Designer, CAD Technician, Structural Building Components, Architectural Systems, Masonry Support, Steel Fixings, Wall Ties, Windposts, Brick Slip Systems, Steel Fixing Systems, Cladding, Curtain Walling, Building Envelope,

Must be commutable to Leeds

Remuneration: £60,000 - £70,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

The role of the Design Manager – Façade Systems will involve:

• Design Manager position responsible for the management and design a high quality manufactured range of façade systems for commercial and residential sectors
• Attend weekly design meetings virtually and undertake site visits (typically once per month) to support both external sales and internal teams, providing technical input and ensuring smooth project delivery
• Develop detailed design specifications for products and projects
• Lead the development, recruitment, and management of a team of technical engineers
• Work closely with architects, engineers, project managers and clients
• Offer 1st line technical support by telephone, email and occasional site visits
• Support new product launches and exhibitions as and when required
• Review, create and analyse project / product designs
• Supporting the external sales team when on client visits

The ideal applicant will be a Design Manager – Façade Systems with:

• Must have a demonstrable track record within the building envelope marker sector whether it be facades, cladding, curtain walling etc.
• Highly advantageous to have people management experience
• Excellent design experience using AutoCAD / BIM / Revit
• Ideally looking for façade system experience, dealing with masonry and cladding systems
• Preferably come from a technical product background, with strong experience and a solid understanding of the sector

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-04-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English